Not to sound like a broken record, but the cost of living crisis is still in full swing, and it’s as important as last year to be careful with your spending. With that in mind, have you considered that you could potentially be overspending on your car servicing?
Servicing your car is paramount to ensuring it performs as it should and is safe for you and others on the road. So, reducing how often you service your car or choosing to only book for small services is not the best option. Although in the short term, you’ll be spending less, in the long run, you could end up shelling out way more than you bargained for because of damage caused by not servicing your car properly in the first place. So, how do you keep on top of your car’s maintenance and your finances?
Menu Servicing
Short answer: menu servicing. This is the service recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer based on its current mileage and age. A garage that offers menu servicing will take your vehicle details and use a comprehensive online program to determine exactly what needs renewing/inspecting rather than simply guessing. They will take your vehicle’s service history into account as well to ensure everything that needs to be done is recommended at the correct time. This saves you money in two ways; 1, you can ensure the service being done on your car is only what is requested; and 2, your vehicle will be up to date on its service checks and renewals, extending its life, retaining more of its value, and lessening the chance of any deterioration caused by neglect.
A common misconception is that only main dealerships can offer this type of service; however, some independent garages do. And, because they are independent, don’t have as many overheads and can supply and fit a range of different parts (including genuine) depending on requirements and budget, they can charge less.
What service does your car need?
Unlike the slipper socks you may have unwrapped for Christmas, it’s not a case of one size fits all with your vehicle’s service schedule. What we’ve touched on above but not in so much detail is knowing what kind of service your car needs and when.
You may have come across the concept of small and large services or something similar. These are usually set services that you would be advised to alternate between year on year. We do things differently. Although we offer set services (Bronze, Silver and Gold), most of our customers choose to have what is required based on their vehicle’s age and mileage – this is menu servicing. To explain how this works, it’s easier to use an example: a car is seven years old and has done around 40,000 miles. We would use our technical data software to look up the vehicle and determine the correct service based on this information.
You don’t have to pay main dealer prices to get main dealer quality. At K Brown Auto Repairs, we can service any make and model of vehicle – even if it’s under warranty – to the manufacturer’s specifications and for a more affordable price. Plus, we offer exemplary customer service, a quick turnaround, and regular updates to keep you informed. Our long-term customers, Ashley and Diana Corden, sum it up nicely in their Google review: “For those who critique non-dealer garages, K Browns have done all my servicing on Jaguar XJs, XFs, AMG Mercedes, M BMWs and Porsche. I would go to K Browns over dealers every time.”
To speak to a team member or book your vehicle in for a service, call 01553 763763 for King’s Lynn or 01485 533786 for Hunstanton.